Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity by The Ordinary
by The Ordinary · skin_care
Editor's Take
Budget peptide serum, for once, with the peptide stack to justify the hype, though strict clean shoppers will notice the synthetic helpers.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 7.5 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.0 / 10
The Verdict
The Ordinary puts the money where shoppers want it: a crowded peptide blend, cross-linked hyaluronic acid, and a ferment ingredient that gives the serum more than basic hydration. Argireline, Matrixyl Synthe'6, and related peptides make this a credible firming and texture product, especially in a price tier full of one-note humectant serums. The trade-off is the back end: PEGs, ethoxylated solubilizers, Carbomer, and Phenoxyethanol keep it stable, so it is not a purist clean formula. Strong pick for peptide-first results at a sensible price, with clean-beauty perfection left on the shelf.
Full INCI list
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin